UG Ekonomi Manajemen 2012: Tugas 1: Management Functions

Nama : Nuri Eka Wahyumiati

Kelas : 1EA17

NPM : 15212498

Softskill Bahasa Inggris 2

BAB 1

Management is a word that means organizing or doing something even though there are many definitions circulating in the community, but most of the people agree that the action is set and when the process is something called management, while management function is the manager.

Management function itself is set by the manager by directing others to do the goals of an organization. In management situations, there are some processes of planning, organization, coordinating, and controlling which ended in the control process.

Management function is an element – the element that is always there and magement inherent in the process that will be used as a reference by managers in performing activities to achieve purposes. Management function was first Introduced by a French industrialist named Henry Fayol in the early 20th century.

Below will explain the meaning of the definition or understanding of each management function – POLC:

1. Function Planning (Planning)

Planning function is an activity to make the company’s goals and followed by developing a plan to achieve the intended purpose.

2. Function Organizing / Organizing

organization function is a regulatory activity on human resources and other physical resources of the company to carry out a predetermined plan and reach company goals.

3. Function Briefing / Directing / Leading

Function is a function of leadership directing managers to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the work to the fullest and creating a healthy work environment, dynamic, and so forth.

4. Function Control / Controlling

Control function is an activity of assessing the performance based standards that have been made for changes or improvements made later if necessary.

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